6/18/14: Today’s Tips: Wednesday

MUSIC: Bootsy Collins @ Empire State Plaza, Albany. The pioneering funkateer put on a legendary show at Alive at Five in 2012, and now he returns to lead another massive funk dance party. With Grammy Award-winning reggae star Shaggy and DJ Nate da Great. 5pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete concert schedule…

MUSIC: Aquanett @ Green Island Bridge Parking Lot, Troy. The Rockin’ On the River kicks off its 2014 season of concerts with a tribute to ’80s hair metal. With Jet Crash Billy. 5pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and a complete concert schedule…

MUSIC: The Felice Brothers @ the BSP Lounge, Kingston. The Catskill Mountains roots-rocker return to celebrate the release of their new album, Favorite Waitress! With the Robert Ellis Band. 8pm. $30.

MUSIC: New York Players @ Freedom Park, Scotia. The 2014 summer season of Freedom Park is officially launching tonight. 7pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete schedule…

MUSIC: Bobby Dick @ the North End Firehouse, Rensselaer. The former bandleader of the Sundowners kicks off Rensselaer’s Music in the Park concert series. 6pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete schedule…